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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1925

Page

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Fourth Violent Quake Rocks Santa Barbara

The dispatch reports a strong quake in Santa Barbara causing injuries as ten people are hurt by the tremor in the western city. It notes a visit proposal by Finance Minister Caillaux and a separate Paris cabinet decision on debt negotiations with the United States. It also covers President Coolidge’s Washington remarks on Washington’s 150th anniversary.

Santa Barbara Paris United States Briand France Pam Caillaux Washington le Matin Petit Parisien Pertinax Echo de Varis Stanley Baldwin British Debt Funding Commission America

Miners Await Davis Reply in West Virginia Standoff

In Fairmont West Virginia July 3 miners and operators await Secretary of Labor Davis response to United Mine Workers plea for government intervention over wage agreements. UMWA leader Van A Bittner warns of a general strike if wage terms are not upheld as operators protest profits. Bracket firm notes local mine owners would face losses to meet UMWA demands. Department of Labor has taken no action amid ninety day dispute despite conciliation attempts.

Fairmont Brackett Firm George S. Brackett Associated Operators United Mine Workers West Virginia Brackett Davis Department of Labor van A. Bittner Department

Injunction Filed Against Chauncey Village Board

A Common Pleas suit filed today by the county board of education seeks an injunction against Chauncey village school trustees Leona Swart T. J. Blackford Garfield Grimes Roy Pendergrass John Palmer Fred Cornwell and Bert M. Thompson. The petition accuses the abolished village district board of continuing actions and alleges improper teacher elections fraudulent $300 payments to Thompson and failure to surrender district books to the Dover township clerk.

Chauncey County Board of Education Common Pleas Leona Swart T. J. Blackford Garfield Grimes Roy Pendergrass John Palmer Fred Cornwell Bert M. Thompson Thompson Dover Township

Prince of Wales views Rhodesian ruins during Africa visit

The Prince of Wales, visiting Africa, showed great interest in prehistoric ruins near Rhodesia as his party enjoyed a quiet day. The royal itinerary highlighted archaeological sites and regional scenery.

Wales Johannesburg Africa Prince of Wales Rhodesia

Supreme Court action seeks record certification in Dover case

Motion filed in Columbus asks the state supreme court to order the Tuscarawas county appellate court to certify its record in Menihan Company v Kreiter and McMillan. The case involves the K M Boot Shop of Dover and a $615.52 bill of goods.

Columbus State Supreme Court Tuscarawas County Menihan Company Russell F. Kreiter Nelson D. McMillan K. and M. Booth Dover

Noted Commentary From Arthur Brisbane 1925

The piece references Arthur Brisbane and a 1925 column noting insurance, philosophy, and labor strikes. It mentions N H Sloane as California development association manager and a claim that a local slip will be isolated with no recurrence, with reconstruction already underway and normalcy returning.

N. H. Sloane California Development Association Wries

Policies of Washington Would Save World Says Coolidge

President Coolidge urged faith and cooperation to revive civilization, advocating arbitration and mutual covenants for Europe. He spoke in Cambridge at the Washington centennial event, praising Washingtons forgiving spirit and urging moral support for international covenants while avoiding entangling alliances.

Washington World Coolidge George E. Duano Cambridge Mass Old World George Washington Europe America United States Diplo

Defense Day Test Begun By War Department Leaders

Washington July 3. A preliminary defense test started today ahead of nationwide preparedness. The War Department, led by Major General John L. Hines, chief of staff, presides over twenty army leaders including assistant chiefs of staff and chiefs.

Washington War Department John L. Hines

Messenger Omits Monday Edition for Building Move

The Messenger will skip Mondays edition as the big sixteen page press and stamping equipment move to the new West Union street building after the Sunday run. Two erectors from Duplex Printing Press Co oversee disassembly and reassembly with a 49 horsepower motor to be installed once the foundation is set. The mailing room and modern chute will operate in the new building Tuesday.

Messenger West Union Street Duplex Printing Press Company Comedious General Business Charles P. Kircher Company West Washington Street

Congregations Unite for July Evening Services in Athens

Ten Athens congregations from Baptist Christian Presbyterian and First Methodist join for Sunday evening services through July and early August. The series opens July 5 at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. M. E. Chatley of the Christian church delivering a sermon on Questions Vital to American Life or Thoughts Suggested by Independence Day.

Baptist, Christian, Presbyterian First Methodist Presbyterian Church M. E. Chatley The Christian Church Athens

Uruguayan Football Team Heads to Europe for Matches

The Uruguayan football squad travels from Paris to Barcelona for two played fixtures before returning home to face Austria.

Barcelona Paris

Quiet Athens Fourth Promised Despite Firework Fears

Athens celebrates Independence Day with a Knight of Pythias event at the fair grounds. Mayor Koons says no official plans beyond police vigilance for illicit fireworks and reckless driving. Battery E spared from National Defense drill. Company L to parade and mobilize at the fairgrounds. Fireworks, two baseball games, and a track meet on the agenda amid bootlegged sales outside city limits. Police anticipate trouble and arrests as vendors operate near Richland avenue. Officials urge safe celebrations while pledging strict enforcement and juvenile court handling for offenders.

Knights of Pythias Fairgrounds Athens I. A. Koons Adjutant General's Department Ohio University Company L Richland Avenue University Athletic Field Koons

Governors to Fly Shenandoah Flight to Bar Harbor

The Shenandoah dirigible departed Lakehurst naval air station at 9:15 AM to Bar Harbor Maine where a group of state governors will ride for a flight tomorrow.

Lakehurst N. J Naval Air Station Field Bar Harbor

Mrs. Kleinschmidt Died Yesterday in Logan

Mrs. Kleinschmidt died at 3 p m Thursday at 218 W Hunter Street. The 75 year old widow of Peter Kleinschmidt suffered heart trouble and a fractured hip years ago confined to home most of the time. Four sons and three daughters survive. services set for 4 p m Saturday at home with Rev G F Lauer of Hunter Street Lutheran Church. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Kleinschmidt Peter Kleinschmidt W. Hunter Street C. Smith iCharles Fred Roy Ernest iKlein

Buildings Teeter As White-Face Crowd Pours Into Streets

A large disturbance described as a white-face crowd surged into streets as structures shook and timbers collapsed. Emergency crews responded to the scene amid growing fear and damage reports.

Santa Barbara Shaken by Violent Earquake

A violent tremor struck Santa Barbara at 10 o clock this morning. Bricks and rocks rained down from buildings already weakened by prior quakes.

Santa Barbara Calif

Second Santa Barbara earthquake injures over ten people

A second tremor at 8 38 shaken Santa Barbara caused extensive property damage and injuries. The Carrillo hotel area and the fire station suffered structural damage while Lincoln high school walls collapsed further. Police fire ambulances rushed to the business district as residents fled into the streets.

Santa Barbara Calif Carrillo Hotel Lincoln High School Telephone Company C. G. Billings Montecito State Street Loo Angelés Telephone Company

Prohibition Admin Salaries Set At 7500 Annually

Washington July 3 Prohibition administrators will draw salaries not to exceed 7500 a year. Earlier hopes had been for 7500 to 10900, but a Treasury legal study fixed the maximum at 7500.

Washington Treasury

Danish Prince Aage Cited Again for Bravery in Bibane

Prince Aage of Denmark, decorated with the Croix de Guerre for bravery with the Foreign Legion at Bibane, was cited in orders today for further acts of courage on the battlefield in Fez Morocco.

Fez Morocco Prince Aage Denmark Foreign Legion Bibane

Weather dampens Fourth of July plans in Columbus

A hot Fourth of July in Columbus faces changes as Weatherman Alexander reports potential cancellations of expected events tonight Saturday and Sunday. Forecasters warn of heat and storms altering holiday activities.

Columbus Alexeander

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